83 Matthias Scheits (1630–1700) & Jan de Visscher (c.1635–c.1692) – The Abduction of the Daughters of Benjamin – Engraving (1672)
This powerful Baroque engraving illustrates the dramatic biblical episode from the Book of Judges (21:23), where the tribe of Benjamin, nearly annihilated in a civil war, seizes women from Shiloh to preserve their lineage. The central scene captures the chaos and desperation as young men forcefully abduct the daughters during a festival, set against a sweeping landscape of hills and vineyards with a distant city on the horizon. The figures are animated with expressive gestures and flowing garments, typical of the narrative intensity in 17th-century religious prints.
The composition is attributed to Matthias Scheits, a German painter and draughtsman known for his vivid historical and biblical scenes. The engraving was executed by Jan de Visscher, a Dutch artist and member of the prolific Visscher family of printmakers. This particular edition was printed in Lüneburg by the Stern’sche Druckerei in 1672, as part of a broader Protestant visual culture aiming to bring scripture vividly to life for a German-speaking audience.
Artist or Maker:
Matthias Scheits & Jan de Visscher
Dimensions:
25 cm x 19 cm
Medium:
Engraving
Date:
1672
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
| Värdering | 2 000 - 3 000 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 25% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 60 SEK |
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